Evaluation of Sexually Violent Predators

Evaluation of Sexually Violent Predators

ISBN-10:
0195322649
ISBN-13:
9780195322644
Pub. Date:
09/15/2008
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195322649
ISBN-13:
9780195322644
Pub. Date:
09/15/2008
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Evaluation of Sexually Violent Predators

Evaluation of Sexually Violent Predators

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Overview

Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court.

Volumes include the following helpful features:

- Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations

- Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls

- Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes

- Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference

- Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topic
In making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations.

The present book focuses on evaluations for civil commitment of sexually violent predators (SVPs). Although this book focuses on evaluating SVP cases, the considerations discussed in this book, such as determining a sex offender's risk to reoffend, apply to evaluations of sex offenders in other contexts (e.g., community notification, sentence enhancement, and probationary management) as well.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780195322644
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 09/15/2008
Series: Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessments
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

Foundation1. The Legal Context2. Forensic Mental Health Concepts3. Empirical Foundations and LimitsApplication4. Preparation for Evaluation5. Data Collection6. Interpretation7. Report Writing and TestimonyReferencesTests and Specialized ToolsCases and StatutesGlossaryIndexAbout the Authors
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